DESCRIPTION:
Elgin National Watch Co., Elgin, Illinois, for J.W. Tucker & Co., San Francisco, an "M.D. Ogden" pocket watch, 18 size, 11 jewels, key wind and set gilt plate movement with lever escapement and cut bimetallic balance in an 18 karat, yellow gold, engine turned and engraved Baldwin patent reversible case with engine turned interior and engraved monogram on cover, roman numeral, single sunk white enamel dial signed for the retailer and with sheaf of wheat, blued steel spade hands, serial #326622, 140.4g TW
CONDITION:
CASE: Case has housed another movement; Dents, primarily on outer cover; Fine scratches on outer surface of case; Fine scratches on outer and inner surfaces of cuvette; Outer cover with engine turning nearly worn smooth; Inner cover engine turning with moderate wear; Bow with minor wear; Precious metal content marked. DIAL: Hairline and filled loss at seconds bit. HANDS: Minor oxide; Bends, minute. MOVEMENT PLATES: Scratches; Minor losses to gilding; Minor spotting; A few small spots of corrosion; Dirty. MOVEMENT FUNCTION: Running order (winds, sets and ticks).
ESTIMATE:
$3000
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$4000
CIRCA: 1875
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